The Trusted English Proficiency Solution for J-1 Exchange Visitors
A better experience for international offices, sponsoring departments, and J-1 applicants.
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Designed for Convenience.
Verify J-1 visitors’ English proficiency with a solution built to conveniently and effectively meet DS-2019 requirements.
- Meets Department of State DS-2019 requirements
- Free for your department
- Reduces administrative burden on department and ISSS staff
- Administrator dashboard with scores, videos & reports
- Score reports sent through email, dashboards, or Sunapsis
— Kimberly Connelly, KU Medical Center
Why Universities Choose the English3 Interview
Built to meet DS-2019 requirements. Better for administrators and exchange visitors.
DOS Compliant
Meets Department of State requirements for J-1 Exchange Visitor English proficiency. Accepted by ISSS offices nationwide.
Secure & Proctored
Every interview is reviewed and scored by a professional human rater. Universities can review interview videos.
Fast Results
Results in 1–5 days or upgrade for results within 24 hours. Scores are sent directly to the university and the exchange visitor.
Free for Institutions
Exchange visitors typically pay. Departments or ISSS offices can purchase one or in bulk.
Improve J-1 Programs
Improve the J-1 exchange visitor experience and decrease reputational risk by ensuring exchange visitor proficiency.
Available 24/7 Worldwide
Exchange visitors complete the interview anywhere, at any time. Eliminate time zone and scheduling friction.
“The English3 interview has helped us tremendously. It is a better experience for administrators and for applicants.”— Virginie Blum, Assistant Director, Scholar Services, University of California, Santa Barbara
See English3 in Action
Short videos on the interview experience, the platform, and results from a partner university.
Built for J-1 Exchange Visitors
Verify J-1 visitors’ English proficiency with a solution built to conveniently and effectively meet DS 2019 requirements.
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Customer story
University of Utah
See how the University of Utah’s ISSS office uses the English3 Interview to verify English proficiency for hundreds of exchange visitors each year.
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Scholar voices
Hear why J-1 exchange visitors prefer the English3 Interview
Applicants complete the interview anytime, anywhere, and in only 25 minutes.
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Getting English3 set up for your institution takes just a few steps.
Get in Touch
Contact our team to set up your institution with your score thresholds and dashboard access.
Invite Your Exchange Visitors
Share the interview — applicants complete it online in about 25 minutes.
Receive Scores Automatically
Reports arrive in your admin dashboard with an email notification.
Ready to get started?
See how English3 fits your institution’s workflow in a 20-minute live walkthrough.
